Brand Planning Manager, RL Home

Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration. Any offer of employment is contingent upon proof of full COVID 19 vaccinations upon hire. Accommodations due to medical or religious reasons will be evaluated in compliance with the law.

Position Overview
Responsible for developing financial plans that deliver corporate objectives. Accountable for development and implementation of strategic vision to maximize profitability both in-season and pre-season; inclusive of Sales, GM, Inventory. Align merchandise assortment strategy with financial goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver financial results by initiating and implementing business strategies using current/ historical trends; store research.
• Plan in-season & pre-season by season and brand for Retail Sales/ GM/ inventory utilizing Enterprise Planning
•Accountable for receipt management, reconciliation, on order and reflow opportunities
• Analyze and forecast sales and inventory at a seasonal/ brand/category level
• Develop and implement promotion and markdown changes to manage seasonal inventory
• Manage relationship with production
• Quantify and ensure assortment supports financial goals for all product
• Responsible for overseeing price change management
• Responsible for ensuring style plans align to topline financials
• Ad hoc reporting

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

* Proficient in retail math and cost accounting
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Demonstrates strong listening, written and communication skills
* Ability to multi-task
* Highly organized, detail-oriented and accurate
* Able to develop and maintain effective cross-functional relationships.
* Develop strong relationships throughout the organization
* Strong leadership and team building skills
* Ability to motivate, negotiate and influence effectively across departments & divisions.
* Highly knowledgeable in software usage (Micro-strategy, Island Pacific , Enterprise Planning, GFE) #LI-DB1